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Abner Biberman

Abner Warren Biberman (April 1, 1909 – June 20, 1977) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Ruthless-looking, he was in demand to portray a wide variety of heavies and foreign nationalities during the Golden Years of Hollywood. He later developed a successful career as a prolific director of episodic TV, spanning genres from Gilligan’s Island to Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV series).

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Abner Biberman

Publicity still showing Abner Biberman in Submarine Alert, 1943

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Name
Abner Biberman
Birth Name
Abner Warren Biberman
Born
1 April 1909
Birthplace
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died
20 June 1977
Place of death
San Diego, California, U.S.
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Occupation
* Actor
Nationality
United States

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Abner Warren Biberman (April 1, 1909 – June 20, 1977) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Ruthless-looking, he was in demand to portray a wide variety of heavies and foreign nationalities during the Golden Years of Hollywood. He later developed a successful career as a prolific director of episodic TV, spanning genres from Gilligan’s Island to Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV series).

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Abner Biberman (1909–1977) was an actor, director and film actor, among other activities, of American nationality. The actor was born in Milwaukee and died in San Diego. Abner Biberman was educated at Tome School and University of Pennsylvania.

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